Calibre Web AutomatedvsJoplin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 6 504 | 56 916 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +172 | +440 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 18 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | v3.7.22 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Joplin scores 83/100 against 73/100 for Calibre Web Automated, so it is the safer default.
Joplin ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Calibre Web Automated.
Joplin is growing faster right now (+440 stars in 30 days).
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